If you have ever worn a cute necklace only to break out in a red, itchy rash an hour later, you are not alone. Metal allergies are incredibly common, with nickel being the primary culprit.
What Causes Jewelry Allergies?
Most cheap fashion jewelry uses a base of brass or a mystery alloy, which is then heavily plated with nickel before the final gold layer is applied. Nickel provides a smooth, shiny surface for the gold to adhere to. The problem? When that microscopic gold layer wears off (which happens quickly with cheap plating), your skin comes into direct contact with the nickel, triggering contact dermatitis.
The Stainless Steel Solution
At Sree Collections, we use 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel as the base for our jewelry. This is the same material used in medical instruments. It contains virtually no nickel and is entirely inert, meaning it won't react with your skin's natural oils or sweat.
What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?
The term "hypoallergenic" simply means "below average" or "slightly" allergenic. While no metal is 100% allergy-proof for every single human on earth, surgical stainless steel and pure gold are as close as it gets.
Why We Use PVD Coating
We combine our safe stainless steel base with an 18k gold PVD coating. This coating is up to 10 times thicker than standard gold plating and is applied in a vacuum environment. This ensures the gold stays on the metal and doesn't rub off, meaning your skin never even touches the base metal anyway.
You shouldn't have to sacrifice style for comfort. Shop our collection knowing your sensitive skin is completely safe.